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Desktop printers are important to desktop publishing. It was primarily the introduction of both the Apple LaserWriter, a PostScript desktop printer, and PageMaker for the Mac that kicked off the desktop publishing revolution.
In some cases, the final output of a project is produced on an inkjet, laser, or other type of desktop printer. Other designers use desktop printers to produce proofs for themselves and clients or to output camera-ready copy for platemaking in commercial printing.
Explore various desktop printer technologies including dot matrix, laser, inket, and dye-sublimation and how they are used in desktop printing work.
In some cases, the final output of a project is produced on an inkjet, laser, or other type of desktop printer. Other designers use desktop printers to produce proofs for themselves and clients or to output camera-ready copy for platemaking in commercial printing.
Explore various desktop printer technologies including dot matrix, laser, inket, and dye-sublimation and how they are used in desktop printing work.
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